€200,000 funding for Knockreer House

Knockreer House and Gardens is to receive €200,000 from Kerry Historic Projects funding.

Minister Norma Foley made the announcement this week that €270,500, in funding was available for three Kerry historic sites through the Historic Structure Fund (HSF).

In total 95 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Historic Struc- tures Fund.

The two other Kerry projects to receive funding are Eask Tower, Cahroo Hill, West Dingle (€33,000) and Molahiffe House, Castlefarm, Firies (€37,500).

“This funding provides vital assistance for the maintenance and upkeep of sites of significant historical importance in Kerry and I welcome this confirmation from Minister Malcom Noonan," Minister Foley said.

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